Open Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thur nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
Open Wed–Sun, 9 am–4 pm • Free Thur nights, 4 pm–8 pm • Get museum tickets
Join us for Music with Junebug, led by Junko Yamauchi! This program gives toddlers and preschoolers the opportunity to sing, dance, explore instruments, and play. Music and movement activities promote brain development and connect us to our family and community. Today, we'll enjoy musical storytime with talented MCM staff on piano and flute, accompanying the […]
How does a chicken snag snacks off the ground, or a hawk glide through the air? Learn about the ways in which birds have adapted to thrive in their environment--through beaks, feathers, and more! Join us each week for new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities. These hands-on programs foster creativity, ignite curiosity, […]
Our art studio staff will lead visitors in a weekly assortment of creative clay sculpture activities.
We will create all kinds of collaborative projects- plant pots, jewelry, ornaments, tiles and more.
All ages are welcome to join us and experiment with clay.
Join Junko as we explore different sensory materials every week!Please note, this program location may vary. Check at the admissions desk for the most up-to-date information. This event is free with general museum admission.
Deck the halls with lots of glitter glue—Adult Swim gets kitschy for the holidays! Adult Swim: Holiday Kitsch-tacular is THIS FRIDAY! Don your ugliest sweater for an evening of tasteful tackiness and gaudy holiday glitz. With nostalgic gift-making stations, tannenbaum-y trivia, croonful tunes from MELVIS, and festive beverages, this night's bound to make your spirits bright. […]
Join us for movement games in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games, balance activities, and yoga, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. This event is free with general museum admission.
Flex your fine motor skills and creativity while making festive pine cone ornaments to decorate your home for the holidays. This event is free with general museum admission.
Join Ms. JoJean Retrum, Artistic Director of Dance Wisconsin, for a reading of Plum accompanied by dancers from Dance Wisconsin's upcoming production of the Nutcracker. Plum, by Sean Hayes and Scott Icenogle, is a holiday story of magic and inclusion that introduces some of the Nutcracker story and tells children how the Sugar Plum Fairy […]
Explore new materials and creative techniques through facilitated art activities and bring home hand-made treasures and trinkets. Projects vary each week and may include sculpture, painting, comics, printmaking, and more! Today, we'll create embossed foil ornaments to shine up your home for the holidays! This event is free with general museum admission. Image credit: KiwiCo
Social time for babies and their grown-ups! This playgroup is thoughtfully designed for our earliest visitors. We will provide a space for infants and toddlers (2 years and under) and their caregivers to explore and play together, and engage in activities that support various aspects of child development. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity […]
Join MCM staff and friends from Willy Street Co-op to get creative with food in the Lunchbox cafe! Today, we'll channel our culinary creativity with a coloring activity. This event is free with general admission.
Join us for movement games in the Wonderground! From obstacle courses to dances, group games, balance activities, and yoga, we'll enjoy different opportunities to move our bodies every day. This event is free with general museum admission.
Join us for a story and circle time that connects children to kindness and nature. Sing songs, interact with puppets, listen to a story, and move your body in this interactive weekly program. This event will be held in the Nice Age Trail exhibit and is free with general museum admission.
Explore the world of music and rhythm! Join Tim each week to enjoy play-based songs, games, and stories. This event is free with general museum admission.
Join Junko and Abby in the Wonderground each Wednesday for movement and music games! This event is free with general museum admission.
